Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 06:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 9:25AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 6:25am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 925 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Mechanicsburg, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Plain City, West Jefferson, Mechanicsburg, Lake Darby, New California, Unionville Center, Mutual, Amity, State Route 29 at State Route 38, Rosedale, State Route 4 at State Route 161, Resaca, US Route 33 at US Route 42, Catawba Station, Chuckery, and Plumwood. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 81 and 94. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Union; Champaign; Madison; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH